Amanda Carroll

Dolly Parton never had to become less Dolly to be loved.When I heard the news of Dolly’s passing, I found myself reading about her nearly 60-year marriage to Carl Dean. And one thing hit me hard:Dolly became richer, more famous, more powerful, more ambitious, more flamboyant and more DOLLY.And the man she chose never seemed to require her to shrink so he could feel significant.So imagine if 20-year-old Dolly had followed some of the dating advice successful women still hear today:You’re too intimidating.You need to soften.Let him lead.Be more feminine.Imagine telling Dolly Parton to be more feminine.In this episode of The Playbook, I’m breaking down what Dolly and Carl’s love story can teach YOU about one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make: who you choose to build your life with.Because sometimes the wrong relationship doesn’t destroy your life.It quietly puts a ceiling on the life you could have built.You’ll learn:• Why choosing the right partner is about more than chemistry• How to recognize a